Business to continue to operate in Ukraine even if military invasion happens – EBA survey

Among 136 company executives surveyed by the European Business Association, some 45% of companies are ready to continue operating even in the event of a Russian military invasion of Ukraine, another 17% of companies consider the relocation to the western regions, some 10% think of leaving the country in the worst-case scenario, while 7% fear … Read more

NEFCO Corporation buys 13.74% in Bank Lviv

The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) has become a new shareholder of Bank Lviv, which operates mainly in the western region of Ukraine, with a 13.94% stake in the charter capital. “With this investment, Bank Lviv continues to be a 100% foreign-owned bank. The largest shareholders are the Swiss responsAbility (48.56%) and Margeir Petursson (Iceland, … Read more

Glovo acquires Zakaz.ua

Glovo courier delivery service is acquiring the Ukrainian company Zakaz (product delivery service Zakaz.ua), the main co-owner of which is Chernovetskyi Investment Group. According to AIN.UA, Glovo has agreed to take over Zakaz.ua, payments to shareholders will be made both in cash and directly in Glovo shares, the deal is valued at up to $50 … Read more

Ukraine temporarily loses access to external capital markets due to stress levels of rates – NBU

Ukraine has temporarily lost access to external capital markets due to stress levels of rates, Oleksiy Lupin, the director of the open markets department at the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), said. “Geopolitics has led to an increase in the “risk penalty” for Ukraine both on external markets and on domestic markets. Moreover, on external … Read more

No panic on FX currency market, only nonresidents who sold govt bonds aggressively buy currency – NBU governor

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sees no signs of panic behavior in the foreign exchange market, aggressive purchases are shown only by non-residents who have sold government domestic loan bonds, NBU Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko said. “We don’t see any signs of panic behavior,” he said during a briefing in Kyiv. Only one category of … Read more

Over 33,000 electric cars registered in Ukraine

More than 33,000 electric vehicles have been registered in Ukraine as of January 1, 2022. That’s according to Andrii Ivko, first deputy head of Ukraine’s state road agency Ukravtodor. “As of January 1, 2022, more than 33,000 electric cars have been registered in Ukraine. Last year alone, Ukrainians bought 8,800 electric vehicles. According to the … Read more

Ukroboronprom increased production by almost a quarter

According to the results of 2021, Ukroboronprom’s enterprises increased the production of armaments, military equipment, and other products by 24% Thus, for 12 months of last year, the Concern’s enterprises produced UAH 7.6 billion more than in 2020, according to the press service of Ukroboronprom, Rubryka reports. In 2021, the largest amount of aircraft and … Read more